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Associate Veterinarian

Part-time

VCA Animal Hospitals

El Cajon, CAFull-time / Part-time$80–180K/yrSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$80–180K/yr
Location
El Cajon, CA
Schedule
Full-time / Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

California Veterinary License Or Ability To Obtain, required

Job overview

VCA Rancho San Diego Animal Hospital seeks an Associate Veterinarian to care for dogs, cats, and exotic animals. The hospital offers a collaborative team, diagnostic and treatment equipment, and support for professional development. The position is available full-time or part-time, with weekday operating hours. Candidates need a DVM degree and California veterinary licensure or the ability to obtain it.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Veterinary Medicine, requiredVeterinary Ethics, required

Qualifications

DVM or Equivalent, requiredCalifornia Veterinary License or Ability to Obtain, required

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Rancho San Diego Animal Hospital and you’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities and a talented team. You’ll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Why join the team

  • Supportive and collaborative work environment

  • Our amazing team of 5 RVT’s, 3 of which have over 15 years or more experience with small animals and exotics here at this location, and 4 assistants.

  • Brand new Radiology equipment and digital Dental x-rays

  • Hands-free radiology

  • Facility offers 6 exam rooms

  • Ultrasound (diagnostic), Cold Laser treatment

Schedule

  • Full-Time, Part-Time

  • Hours of Operation are Monday – Friday 8:00am – 6:00pm

Cases

  • Dogs, cats and EXOTICS

Who we look for

  • People obsessed with pets and their care

  • Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine

  • Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team

  • Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career

  • Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Total Rewards

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:

Compensation

  • The annual salary range for this position is $80,000 to $180,000.

  • Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.

  • This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

Health & Well-being

  • Innovative Associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)

  • 401k retirement savings plan with company match

  • Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services

  • Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development

  • Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days

  • WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team

  • Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Discover Additional Benefits Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) (https://www.vcacareers.com/global/en/benefits)

Qualifications

  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent

  • Licensure in good standing to practice in California, or the ability to obtain

  • A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

About VCA

VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.

Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future.

VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets™. Learn more at www.vca.com or find us on social media.

Learn more about the hospital (http://vcahospitals.com/rancho-san-diego)

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

How this job compares

Set against the 2,413 open Veterinarian jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$80–180K/yr
  • California median$119–180K/yr302 salary ranges
  • US median$108–155K/yr1,471 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $130K, is 15% below the California median midpoint ($152K) — in the middle half of Veterinarian salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 374 open Veterinarian jobs in California and 2,413 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Veterinarian postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median (210 postings).
Education
1,830 of the 2,413 open Veterinarian jobs (76%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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